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HENSON, Gerald 'Gerry' Jack Henry

Peacefully at home, after a battle with cancer fought with great courage and strength, Gerry was ushered into the hands of God on Sunday, February 22, 2009, surrounded by family at the age of 61 years.

Whitehead, Hellen Jean

After a short, courageous battle with cancer. Jean Whitehead passed away February 19, 2009 at the Thessalon Hospital in her 71st year. Beloved wife of the late Kenneth Whitehead. Loving mother of Robin MacDonald (Mike McColman).

CHIASSON…WILLIAM JOHN

Passed away with family by his side on Tuesday, February 17th, 2009 at the age of 89. Beloved husband of Loretta Chiasson and loving father of Lucy Proulx (Gilbert) and Gordon Chiasson (Susan).

ARMSTRONG, Kathryn Marie (MacNeil)

Passed away peacefully with family by her side on Thursday, February 19, 2009 in her 74th year. Daughter of the late Mary Ellen and Dan MacNeil. Loving wife of the late William "Glenn" Armstrong.

HAYNES, Richard Martin

Surrounded by his beloved family, Richard passed away on Thursday, February 19, 2009 at the Algoma Residential Community Hospice. Husband of Jean for 43 years. Father of Heather and the late Christine. Much loved Poppa of Sam, Alex and Olivia.

SNIDER, Wayne Storm

Suddenly passed away at home on Friday, February 13, 2009 at the age of 49. Dearly missed by his mother, Nellie (late Stan). Life long companion of Shirley.

PYYMAKI, Timo Arvo Sakari

Peacefully with his family at his side at the Plummer Hospital on Wednesday, February 18, 2009 in his 79th year. Loving and devoted husband of Kirsti Pyymaki for 59 years. Son of the late Arvo and Sylvi Pyymaki.

DREBIT, Robert 'Bobbie Dee'

We regret to announce the passing of our father, suddenly at the Sault Area Hospital on Wednesday, February 18, 2009 at the age of 69 years. Dear father of Dean Drebit, Jennifer Drebit (fiancé Mike) and Rhonda Drebit.

FOURNIER, Peter

Peacefully at home surrounded by family on Wednesday, February 18, 2009 at the age of 53. Predeceased by his parents Evangéliste and Véronique Fournier. Loving father of Angela Sullivan and Jason Fournier.

SLOSS, Grace

Passed away peacefully with family by her side on Wednesday, February 18, 2009 at the age of 85. Beloved wife of the late Stewart Sloss.